{"product_id":"antique-french-glazed-terracotta-confit-jar-with-pouring-spout-and-dual-handles","title":"Antique French Cruche | Glazed Earthenware Water Jug | Late 19th to Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique French cruche has that warm, glowing color that makes authentic old-world pottery feel so alive. The glaze moves from honey to caramel to deep orange depending on the light. It is a beautiful water jug, but it also has that rounded shape that immediately feels connected to a Provencal table... the village fountain... and the slower rhythm of daily life in the South of France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique French cruche likely dates from the late 19th to early 20th century. It was made for carrying and serving water. The deep rim would originally have held a small lid to help keep the contents clean, though the original lid is no longer with the piece, which is common for surviving jugs of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe honey-brown glaze covers the piece inside and out. The base is unglazed terracotta, giving the jug a grounded, handmade feeling when it sits on a table or counter. There is glaze flaking around the rim, a small chip on the spout lip, and light wear at the foot. These are all consistent with age and long use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, it would be beautiful filled with olive branches, eucalyptus, flowers, or tall kitchen herbs. It has enough color and shape to stand on its own, but it also works so well beside rustic pottery, old wood, linen, and copper. Set on a kitchen counter, console, or farmhouse table, it brings in that unmistakable feeling of Provence to any room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is something especially appealing about old pottery that was made for water. It held something simple and necessary, day after day, and over time it became beautiful in a way only use and age can create.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Provence Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53159858602327,"sku":"CER-018","price":505.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4686\/4215\/files\/rustic-provencal-earthenware-olive-oil-jar-brown-glaze-pouring-spout-2.jpg?v=1774874754","url":"https:\/\/theprovencecollection.com\/products\/antique-french-glazed-terracotta-confit-jar-with-pouring-spout-and-dual-handles","provider":"The Provence Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}